Columbus Day 2021

Columbus Day is a holiday celebrating the anniversary of Christopher
Columbus' arrival in the Americas on October 12, 1492. The event is
celebrated in many countries including the United States, Argentina, Venezuela,
Colombia, Chile, Mexico and Spain.

Is Columbus Day a federal holiday?

Yes, it became a federal holiday in the United States in 1937 due to the
decision of Congress and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Nowadays it is
generally observed by the U.S. Postal Service, federal agencies, banks, most
state government offices, most school districts and many businesses.
Most states celebrate it as an official state holiday and
close schools and other state services.

When is Columbus Day celebrated?

Columbus Day is celebrated on the second Monday in October, but
up until 1970 it was celebrated on October 12 to commemorate Columbus' arrival
in the Americas which occurred on October 12, 1492.
Since 1971 due to The Uniform Monday Holiday Act, the holiday's date has been fixed to the second Monday in October.